MedTrust, LLC
Department:
Correctional Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Laramie County Detention Center Compensation:
$45.00 - $48.00 / hour
Description We are looking for an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide services to the detention adult & juvenile patient population in a correctional setting. Days and evenings shifts available. Accepting: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC
Key Responsibilities
Meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues
Respond to mental health emergencies throughout the facility
Conduct individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, anger management
Collaborate with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed
Monitor psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner
Deliver care in accordance with established MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Make referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody
Communicate concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel
Initiate involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility
Communicate the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel
Conduct daily rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determine appropriate housing recommendations
Thoroughly document all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Attend special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with detention administration and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff
Other duties as necessary
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted license in the state of Wyoming: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC (REQUIRED)
Minimum 1 year clinical experience after licensure (REQUIRED)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (REQUIRED)
Corrections experience preferred
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Correctional Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Laramie County Detention Center Compensation:
$45.00 - $48.00 / hour
Description We are looking for an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide services to the detention adult & juvenile patient population in a correctional setting. Days and evenings shifts available. Accepting: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC
Key Responsibilities
Meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues
Respond to mental health emergencies throughout the facility
Conduct individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, anger management
Collaborate with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed
Monitor psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner
Deliver care in accordance with established MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Make referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody
Communicate concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel
Initiate involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility
Communicate the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel
Conduct daily rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determine appropriate housing recommendations
Thoroughly document all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Attend special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with detention administration and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff
Other duties as necessary
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted license in the state of Wyoming: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC (REQUIRED)
Minimum 1 year clinical experience after licensure (REQUIRED)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (REQUIRED)
Corrections experience preferred
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